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Atlas Summer Courses is the new name for the programme formerly known as Oxford Summer Courses, reflecting its growth from its Oxford beginnings into a wider academic summer experience. While the name has changed, the focus remains on small-group teaching, academic challenge, independent thinking and bringing together students from around the world. With more than 40 subjects and programmes in Oxford, Cambridge and Harrow, the Atlas name represents the programme’s aim to help students explore their interests, broaden their perspectives and discover where their curiosity could take them next.
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Join Atlas Summer Courses for an unforgettable summer 2027 experience. Benefit from expert academics, personalised tutorial-style teaching, residential living on a historic Oxford campus, English cultural activities, and an accredited certificate. Earn credit and receive a recommendation letter.
In 2020, the University of Oxford celebrated 100 years since women were admitted as full members of the University. The first women’s colleges, established in the late 19th century, played a vital role in expanding access to education for women at Oxford. Notable alumnae of the University include Benazir Bhutto and Dorothy Hodgkin.
Discover the Corpus Clock in Cambridge, a bold and unusual timepiece with a gold-plated face and a "time-eating" grasshopper. Learn about its construction, the grasshopper escapement, and its unique design. Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking unveiled the clock in 2008.
Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle globally, has housed British monarchs for over 1000 years. Explore the Changing of the Guard, St George's Chapel, and the historic town.
Explore Oxford's Bodleian Libraries, famous for their academic treasures and stunning architecture. As a legal deposit library for 400 years, it houses over 13 million items. From the iconic Radcliffe Camera to the transformed Weston Library, trace its remarkable history and growth.
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Psychology offers career preparation, analytical skills, understanding human behaviour, complementing other subjects, and improving communication skills. A-levels are generally accepted for entry. Psychology degrees provide diverse career opportunities and transferable skills.
Mathematical Bridge in Queen's College, Cambridge defied 18th-century engineering with an arched shape using straight timbers. Designed by Etheridge, built by King, it relies on compression. Repairs and teak rebuild in 1905. Apply to Atlas Summer Courses for a memorable experience in 2027.
